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VA07 YFP

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,975 mi
Last recorded101,975 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 YFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring engine and other underbody components.

Fail 6 Nov 2024 101,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear caliper spring missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,514 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 99,514 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing split and detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,502 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 83,591 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 1 May 2019 83,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 1 May 2018 79,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,432 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 73,432 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 72,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,795 miles

front tyre tread low.

n/s/r tyre edge worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,524 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,452 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 52,452 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,946 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chips in screen

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,156 miles

front tyres low on raised tread edges. rear pads low/ close to limits. E.M.L on.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,118 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 25,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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VA07 YFP is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 58,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA07 YFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA07 YFP is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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